This was excerpted from the June 2018 National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association, Dulles Chapter 1241, newsletter: “Evan Farr, nationally known expert on estate planning gave an interesting and informative presentation to attendees…We were delighted to have had Mr. Evan Farr, Certified Elder Law Attorney as our guest speaker on May 21. He specializes […]
The Ecosystem of Family Caregiving
Q. My family is new to caregiving, and we’re trying to figure out how to best support each other, but it seems like a tangled web. For instance, I am divorced, but I have a son who can help with practical responsibilities as I care for my mother with Parkinson’s disease in our home. My […]
Resources for Millennial Caregivers
Dear Angel, I am 22 years old and I am a caregiver for my 80 year old grandmother. It is both challenging and rewarding. She is in a wheelchair and needs help cooking, dressing, and shopping for groceries. I am often concerned about her falling when she is transferring to her chair. Sometimes I get […]
Are you Ready for Retirement? Advice from Warren Buffett
Mike has worked for the federal government since he graduated from college. He estimates that he will retire in ten years, and he wants to make sure he is prepared when he does. His wife, Lily, is a consultant, who does not have benefits through her job. Lily wants to ensure that she is prepared, […]
Ignoring Hearing Loss Can Dramatically Increase Likelihood of Dementia
Q. I am convinced that my mom is experiencing hearing loss. I find myself repeating things I say and shouting just so she’ll hear me. She also turns the TV up so loud that I can hear it on the other side of the house! I think she could be in denial about her hearing […]
How to Stay Safe on Facebook
Q. I recently went to my 50th high school reunion, and it seemed like many of the people there still knew each other — even those who lived on different sides of the country and hadn’t seen each other in years. I was excited to see everyone but felt out of the loop because I […]
Can a Senior Put Himself Up for Adoption?
Hank is one of 11 million Americans who lives alone, without family or friends nearby. He lost his wife, is estranged from his daughter, and lives more than 1,000 miles away from his son. He is lonely and scared of dying alone, so he did the only logical thing he could think of to make […]
Can I Use a Health Savings Account to Pay for Long-Term-Care Insurance or a Hybrid Life Insurance Policy?
Dear Angel, I have a Health Savings Account through my work. Can I withdraw money tax-free from my health savings account to pay my long-term-care insurance premiums? If I can, is there a limit to the amount I can use? Does it have to be for a stand-alone long-term-care policy, or can it be for […]
Why Are There So Many Problems With Prince’s Will Two Years After his Death?
Dear Magic, I read somewhere that Prince died two years ago, but his heirs have yet to inherit any of his 200 million dollar fortune. How can this be? Noah Money-Forthem —— Dear Noah, It’s true that it’s been two years, and Prince’s family has yet to see their inheritance. The reason is the fact […]
Groceries? Air Conditioners? – Extra Benefits for Medicare Advantage Policy Holders
Michelle recently had a discussion with her mother, Rose, about ways to make Rose’s house more comfortable and easier-to-navigate. Rose’s mobility isn’t what it used to be and she can no longer walk, and is unable to drive herself to the supermarket or to doctor’s appointments. Michelle wants to help her mom improve her quality […]
Everything You Need to Know About the New Medicare Cards
Q. I heard that Medicare recipients are supposed to be receiving new cards beginning this month. I have some questions about this that I hope you can help answer. Thanks in advance for your help. Q1. What changes will be reflected on the new cards? A1. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of […]
What the SSA Wants You to Know During National Social Security Month
Dear Ribbit, I am getting ready to retire, and want to make sure I make the most of my Social Security benefits. What are some things I should know and actions I should take? Thanks, Ben Afitts —— Dear Ben, The Social Security Administration (SSA) has declared April National Social Security Month, and the agency […]
Paying for Long-Term Care . . . through Payroll?
Laurie Jinkins, a state representative in Washington state, has a mother-in-law who is 92, and who has dementia. She recently needed nursing home care, and qualified for Medicaid. Norm Johnson, also a state representative in Washington, used up much of his savings paying for in-home aides for his mother. His father spent so much on […]
Disabled Adult Child (DAC) Benefits
This article is informational only. The Farr Law Firm does not assist in filing for or appealing denial of Social Security Disability benefits. Specialized Attorneys Can Help Access Social Security Disability Benefits People receiving SSI benefits (and anyone else, for that matter) can qualify for Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits if: they became disabled prior […]
Dozens of Dementia Treatments Have Failed. Will This One Work?
Peter Wooding (77) is among the 5 million Americans who are facing Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most devastating diagnoses today. Happily married for more than 50 years, Peter and his wife Joanne are not going to sit back and accept the diagnosis. Currently part of a test group for a promising experimental drug treatment, […]
Seven Marathons in Seven Days with Parkinson’s?
Bret Parker has had Parkinson’s for 11 years, since he was 38 years old. Recently, he made an amazing goal for himself of running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days, and nothing was going to stop him from achieving it. That was his attitude, anyway, but was it enough to help him achieve […]
But I Promised I Wouldn’t Put her in a Nursing Home
Click Here to Read Magic’s to “My Dad Doesn’t Recognize Me – Is It Still Worth Visiting?” Q. I remember the moment like it was yesterday. My mom, who had Parkinson’s for ten years at the time, was sitting at my kitchen table. I saw how challenging it was for her to get her wheelchair from the living room into the kitchen, to chew and […]
Three Ways to Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Begin
Evelyn believes that her father, Bill, is beginning to exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer’s. His memory loss started out mild, but is beginning to disrupt his daily life. He gets confused often, and loses concept of place and time. At the same time, though, he can engage in a completely normal conversation, and clearly remembers the […]
Inspiring Memories and Emotions in Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
Nora has had Alzheimer’s for more than 10 years. Each year, her niece, Jeannette, visits her a few days before Christmas, to play her favorite holiday music, give her candy canes, and show her pictures of Washington, DC, where she spent most of her Christmases with family throughout her life. Jeannette would do anything to […]
Relocation and Downsizing Specialists Who Serve the Senior Market
December 12, 2017 | by the National Care Planning Council Article source- http://bit.ly/2l4qEMk As people age, they often become overly attached to their homes and even though there may be compelling reasons to find other living arrangements, these folks will go to extreme lengths to remain in their homes. Notwithstanding the affection for their dwellings, […]
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